Tag Archives: Travel
My Photo Gear
DSLR – Canon EOS 40D – quality requires discomfort As you can see in the photos and specifications, a DSLR is bulky and heavy. My Canon 40D with the lens mounted is about 3.2 lb (about 1.5 kg) without other … Continue reading
About Photo Gear Packing and Carrying
Today it makes a lot of sense to travel light. Think of the baggage fees that the airline companies charge you for an extra bag. Or consider the weight of everything you carry. If you are not a professional photographer … Continue reading
Accommodation – What “Reasonably Cheap” Means
The second major expense in your trip is accommodation. Weather you plan to stay just few days or few weeks, the quality of your vacation may depend greatly on your accommodation: location, comfort, cleanliness, included services and, eventually, meals. I … Continue reading
Few Words About Flights
When it comes to travel overseas, a significant part of your budget will be dedicated to transportation: first to your main destination, then getting around in the area of your choice. I will stop briefly on the first category. The … Continue reading
Planning Ahead – What and When
Some may ask: do we need to prepare for a trip in a special way? Well, it depends of what kind of traveler you are and how much you can afford to spend. Being well organized saves money and time. … Continue reading
London: The Final Destination
This year my family picked London (United Kingdom) as our vacation destination and, after a short family council, we decided to schedule our trip in the middle of May. I’m not going to insist too much on our choice of … Continue reading
Vacationing in Europe
As an European immigrant in North America, visiting the old continent every few years is a must. However, vacationing in Europe can be demanding, expensive and somewhat uncomfortable. As a photographer this experience can be even more painful if traveling … Continue reading
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS – A Personally Motivated Purchase
Before this trip I relied on my four years old Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 as a small travel camera. I used TZ5 mostly in business trips when carrying a large backpack with my DSLR would have been a total nonsense. Panasonic … Continue reading
I’m back!
I took a break of about three months. Well… The vacation was only a month but the months preceding it, were absolutely hectic. Please remember that photography is my hobby and not my daily job! However, I wanted to return … Continue reading